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Journeyman demographics and statistics in the US

Journeyman demographics research summary. Zippia estimates journeyman demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our journeyman estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about journeymen after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 62,554 journeymen currently employed in the United States.
  • 12.8% of all journeymen are women, while 87.2% are men.
  • The average journeyman age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of journeymen is White (62.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.2%), Black or African American (7.3%) and Unknown (4.7%).
  • In 2022, women earned 100% of what men earned.
  • 2% of all journeymen are LGBT.
  • Journeymen are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Journeyman demographics by:

Journeyman gender statistics

12.8% of journeymen are women and 87.2% of journeymen are men.
  • Male, 87.2%
  • Female, 12.8%

Journeyman gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male87.2%
Female12.8%

Journeyman gender pay gap

Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$59,024
female-income
Female Income
$58,927

Journeyman gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journeyman positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of journeymen are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Journeyman gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201087.51%12.49%
201190.33%9.67%
201287.84%12.16%
201389.38%10.62%
201486.18%13.82%
201587.87%12.13%
201685.15%14.85%
201782.96%17.04%
201884.26%15.74%
201985.31%14.69%
202085.22%14.78%
202187.17%12.83%

Journeyman related jobs gender ratio

We compared journeymen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Composition Floor Setter34%66%
Journeyman87%13%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%

Journeyman demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among journeymen is White, which makes up 62.0% of all journeymen. Comparatively, 23.2% of journeymen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of journeymen are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
  • Black or African American, 7.3%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • Asian, 1.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Journeyman Race

Journeyman RacePercentages
White62.0%
Hispanic or Latino23.2%
Black or African American7.3%
Unknown4.7%
Asian1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Journeyman race and ethnicity over time

See how journeyman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Journeyman race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.07%7.66%1.59%17.49%
201169.27%8.05%1.58%17.48%
201269.08%8.04%1.71%17.35%
201368.62%7.42%1.59%18.61%
201467.78%7.76%1.50%19.66%
201567.47%7.56%1.77%19.78%
201666.34%7.62%1.61%20.73%
201764.91%7.96%1.59%21.79%
201865.52%6.83%1.75%22.55%
201966.96%6.93%1.79%21.01%
202064.97%7.76%1.74%20.08%
202162.04%7.32%1.62%23.22%

Journeyman wage gap by race

According to our data, asian journeymen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american journeymen have the lowest average salary at $56,019.
$63,000
$61,000
$59,000
$57,000
$55,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$59,933
White$60,889
Black or African American$56,019
Asian$61,256
Hispanic or Latino$57,207

Average journeyman age

See how the average age of journeymen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Journeyman age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Black or African American43
Unknown41
Asian39.5
Hispanic or Latino4037
White4340
American Indian and Alaska Native45.5

Journeyman age breakdown

The average age of journeymen is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the journeyman population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Journeyman age breakdown

Journeyman YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years17%

Journeyman educational attainment

The most common degree for journeymen is associate degree, with 31% of journeymen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
  • Associate, 31%
  • High School Diploma, 31%
  • Bachelor's, 25%
  • Diploma, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Journeymen by degree level

Journeyman DegreePercentages
Associate31%
High School Diploma31%
Bachelor's25%
Diploma6%
Other Degrees7%

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Journeyman wage gap by degree level

According to the data, journeymen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $60,985 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, journeymen earn a median annual income of $59,303 compared to $57,918 for journeymen with an High School Diploma degree.
$62,000
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
$58,000
$57,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$57,918
Bachelor's Degree$59,303
Some College/ Associate Degree$60,985

Journeyman employment statistics

Most journeymen work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where journeymen work

Below, you can see the size of companies where journeymen work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Journeyman jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees19%
100 - 500 employees22%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees13%

Journeyman jobs by company type

Employees with the journeyman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most journeymen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Journeyman jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education1%
Public16%
Private81%
Government2%

Journeyman jobs by industry

The most common industries for journeymen are construction, manufacturing and professional.

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional

Fortune 500

Technology

Journeyman turnover and employment statistics

Journeyman unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for journeymen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Journeyman unemployment rate by year

YearJourneyman Unemployment Rate
201020.96%
201118.39%
201215.75%
201312.57%
20149.77%
20158.13%
20167.33%
20176.28%
20185.26%
20195.00%
20208.80%
20217.82%

Average journeyman tenure

The average journeyman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25,264 journeymen resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Journeyman tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year18%
1-2 years24%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years6%
11+ years14%

Journeyman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of journeymen that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Monument Erector1.40%46
Drywall Finisher1.75%14,312
Tamper2.24%4,133
Journeyman2.31%-
Aviation Electrician's Mate2.76%8,123
Ceramic Tile Setter3.39%1,941
Metal Furniture Assembler4.07%20,818

Similar journeyman jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Monument Erector1.40%46
Drywall Finisher1.75%14,312
Tamper2.24%4,133
Aviation Electrician's Mate2.76%8,123
Ceramic Tile Setter3.39%1,941
Metal Furniture Assembler4.07%20,818

Foreign languages spoken by journeymen

The most common foreign language among journeymen is Spanish at 60.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
  • Spanish, 60.9%
  • French, 5.0%
  • Japanese, 4.3%
  • German, 4.0%
  • Carrier, 4.0%
  • Other, 21.8%

Journeyman languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish60.9%
French5.0%
Japanese4.3%
German4.0%
Carrier4.0%
Other21.8%

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Journeyman location demographics

The amount you can make as a journeyman can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of journeymen is $70,918. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do journeymen earn the most?

Journeymen earn the most in Washington, where the average journeyman salary is $80,397. The map here shows where journeymen earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Journeymen?

By looking through more than 25,264 resumes, we found that the most popular places for journeymen are San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ.
Number of Journeymen

Journeyman jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California807$77,312
2Florida768$44,207
3Texas672$51,161
4Virginia618$45,752
5North Carolina433$43,770
6Georgia358$51,827
7Pennsylvania325$62,819
8Maryland318$58,993
9Ohio306$55,328
10New York295$71,532
11Washington288$80,397
12Michigan274$55,939
13Colorado265$59,897
14Tennessee233$47,732
15Illinois225$55,097
16South Carolina222$55,924
17Massachusetts206$65,391
18Wisconsin204$59,879
19Indiana193$62,245
20Alabama192$51,012
21Oregon189$71,267
22Arizona189$59,332
23New Jersey174$52,293
24Missouri168$57,920
25Utah159$57,155
26Louisiana153$57,450
27Connecticut145$72,565
28Minnesota144$60,408
29Iowa137$48,516
30Kentucky127$55,861
31Oklahoma126$50,981
32District of Columbia117$69,905
33Kansas112$53,381
34Montana100$65,734
35Maine99$71,893
36Nebraska90$52,690
37New Mexico81$53,334
38Idaho80$51,844
39Arkansas74$48,775
40Mississippi73$48,884
41Nevada70$77,865
42Hawaii65$79,820
43West Virginia65$58,797
44Alaska64$58,599
45South Dakota56$62,481
46New Hampshire50$70,985
47North Dakota47$61,763
48Delaware46$71,268
49Wyoming44$61,049
50Rhode Island35$72,239
51Vermont34$64,071

Where are journeymen in high demand?

Journeymen are in high demand in Albuquerque, NM. There are currently 8 job openings for journeymen here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country journeymen are in the most demand.
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